Kelownas known for its internationally recognized and award-winning vineyards and wineries, so theres a lot of pride for the local wine industry. Youll rarely find a wine made outside of the Okanagan when youre at a local gathering.

Why do people like Kelowna?

Kelowna is a fun place to live, but its also a great place to work. The competitive job market was ranked #1 in Canada. The citys economy is strong due to big businesses that include the likes of the Kelowna International Airport, UBC-Okanagan, Interior Health, and Okanagan College.

How popular is Kelowna?

Kelowna is currently the fastest-growing city in British Columbia according to Statistics Canada. Its also the fifth fastest-growing metropolitan area in Canada after Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Regina with a growth rate of 1.8%. The Canadian national average is just 1.4%.

Is Kelowna safe?

Crime rates in Kelowna, CanadaLevel of crime58.86ModerateProblem people using or dealing drugs78.10HighProblem property crimes such as vandalism and theft69.21HighProblem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery47.47ModerateProblem corruption and bribery35.19Low8 more rows•4 Sep 2021